History: April 14 (#3)

History: April 14 (#3)
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April 14, 2005 The Oregon Supreme Court nullifies marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples a year earlier by Multnomah County.

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On April 14, in the year 2005: The Oregon Supreme Court nullifies marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples a year earlier by Multnomah County. The Oregon Supreme Court (OSC) is the highest state court in the U.

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Why April 14, 2005 matters: The Oregon Supreme Court nulli fies marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples a year earlier by Multnomah County. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: April 14, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revol ution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Oregon Supreme Court nullifies marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples a year earlier by Multnomah County. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Supreme_Court (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)